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Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony vs Gibson Richie Faulkner Flying V Custom, Pelham Blue

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
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82Overall / 100
Gibson Richie Faulkner Flying V Custom, Pelham Blue
Electric$6,999
No ratings yet
75Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 82 to 75 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 68)
  • Better value (72 vs 65)
Gibson Richie Faulkner Flying V Custom, Pelham Blue wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyRichie Faulkner Flying V Custom, Pelham Blue
Overall8275
Build9687
Playability7575
Sound8168
Value7265

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyRichie Faulkner Flying V Custom, Pelham Blue
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyOne-Piece Mahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerRichie Faulkner Signature EMG Set / Richie Faulkner Signature EMG Set
Rating——
Price$6,999$6,999
AccessoriesSchaller Strap Lock Strap ButtonsCertificate of Authenticity, case candy bag with Faulkner-logo sunglasses, a Richie Faulkner Flying V patch, a custom Faulkner-logo pennant, a pick tin with picks, and three enamel pins
BindingMulti-plyMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulFlying V
Body StylesLes PaulFlying V
BridgeTune-O-MaticFloyd Rose
Bridge pickupCustombuckerRichie Faulkner Signature EMG Set
CaseGibson Hardshell CaseTKL Faulkner V Hardshell
Control CoversReissue Black, plus Custom Shop MedallionFaulkner V
Control KnobsGold Speed KnobsBlack Speed
ControlsMaster Volume and Tone shared by Neck and Bridge Pickups, Second Volume and Tone for Middle Pickup (independent of P/U selector toggle switch), CTS Potentiometers, Paper in Oil CapacitorsMaster Volume
FinishGold VOSChrome
Fretboard inlayCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret InlayMother of Pearl; Blocks with 12th Fret Falcon
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
HeadstockBound Les Paul CustomFlying V
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverGoldChrome Square
JointSet NeckGlued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit
Middle pickupCustombucker—
ModelCSPFPXVOEBGH1CSFVRFPBCH1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack
Neck pickupCustombuckerRichie Faulkner Signature EMG Set
NutBoneFloyd Rose Locking Nut
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in41.28mm / 1.63in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardNoneFaulkner Custom Full-Face; White
Pickup CoversNone—
Pickup Selector3-Way SwitchcraftSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle
ProfileArtist ProfileRichie Faulkner Custom Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)2 - Aluminum
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipGoldWhite
SwitchwasherTrue Historic Cream—
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor—
Top woodSolid Mahogany—
Truss rodStandardStandard
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black; Frampton SignatureBell
Tuner PlatingGoldChrome
TunersGrover KidneyGrover with Kidney Buttons
Weight Relief9-Hole—

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